U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Iran fought bravely in the recent war, but now both Iran and Israel are ready to move on. Speaking at the NATO summit in The Hague, Trump told reporters that the conflict between Iran and Israel has ended, as both countries are exhausted and satisfied with the outcome. He ruled out the possibility of another war between the two any time soon.
Trump revealed that negotiations between the U.S. and Iran could begin as early as next week, and a potential agreement may be reached. However, he emphasized that for him, the deal isn’t the priority. “They fought the war, now they’re going back to their world,” he said, adding, “It doesn’t matter to me whether there’s a deal or not.” His remarks suggest a more relaxed approach compared to previous diplomatic efforts with Iran.
Regarding the recent airstrikes, Trump said the U.S. military acted swiftly, and Iran had no time to move its nuclear materials. He claimed Iran’s nuclear sites were successfully destroyed and are no longer functional. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has also reportedly confirmed significant damage. Trump added that U.S. decisions were not based solely on Israeli intelligence, suggesting a more independent evaluation of the situation.
He drew a controversial parallel between the Iran strikes and the World War II bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, stating that just like those attacks led to peace, the Iran strikes brought this conflict to a close. He reiterated that America has sent a clear message to its adversaries—that it has the strength to stop anyone seeking nuclear weapons.
Trump also commented on Iran’s economic situation. He said Iran would need money to recover, especially if it wants to stabilize its economy. “If Iran wants to sell oil, let them. If China wants to buy it, let them,” he said, adding that the economic pressure will continue, and Iran will likely return to the negotiating table soon—driven by necessity rather than diplomacy.